MPS Public Relations and Communications at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of professional studies (MPS) in public relations and communications provides professionals at all levels of expertise with the strategic knowledge, skills, and ethics needed to excel in the dynamic fields of public relations, public affairs, and communications. Students choose one of three concentrations: corporate communications, government communications and global affairs, or nonprofit communications. Each concentration allows students to customize their experience to support their chosen career path.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Graduate Programs, College of Professional Studies | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

2 to 5 credits in professional skills courses selected from the following in consultation with the program director:

Career pathways

Through experiential learning opportunities and projects working with influential Washington, DC, based businesses, agencies, and firms, the MPS in public relations and communications program ensures that students graduate not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical, hands-on experience to advance in their careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall International Application Deadline - May 1 Spring International Application Deadline - September 1 Change to: Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references; at least one academic reference for those who graduated within the last five years. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions ou

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cps.gwu.edu/international-student-admissions

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